Release Date / Game Reveal Timing Speculation and Discussion

[cabbagecrossing]

That’s just Pocket Camp. The game doesn’t interfere with the actual game except for the fact that it’s being used for something for AC Switch.

I'm not sure what you mean by this... Yes, it's just the name of an event in Pocket Camp, but a lot of the events link to actual events in real life like the Pokemon Let's Go release, Christmas etc. I just thought to include the word announcement in the event's title when it has no actual relevancy to the event taking place could be hinting at some sort of announcement regarding the switch game this month.

You're not wrong, it will likely be heavily featured at E3 but surely it's possible they reveal something about this game this month. I feel like there will be some sort of direct-type video mid-April to include Reggie one last time before he retires April 15, but I guess we'll see. Its probably better to be pessimistic than optimistic but I can't help myself lol

 

[Chouchou]

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I agree with you, I also think it's suspicious that the words 'Blooming Announcement' spell the titel of this months events. I have my hopes up for a first trailer in april with a release window (fall 2019) and a more in-depth focus on the game + a release date during E3. Release could be mid september. April would be perfect to show us first footage. With Reggie leaving and Bowser coming, the tax-day tweet with Nook.. And now this titel in pocket camp. It can't be nothing, Nintendo is too smart for that. They KNOW how bad we are looking for a snippet of information and this could be a nice way to give us some.

If they do this, it would be a 5 month window between first footage and the release of the game, which would be ok. I don't believe the game will release in december, because the build-up to the holidays are such a big deal in the game... And a town -whatever concept they take with it - needs a week or 2 to settle in.

 

[UglyMonsterFace]

I'm guessing around September. Autumn seems like a good season to start on. I started my New Leaf town in the winter, and I remember looking forward to seeing my town all green and beautiful and then the excitement of joy when that day came. I think Autumn would be great though, because everything still feels all lush and gorgeous with those nice fall colours. I want summer to be the last season I experience because I feel as though that season will have more holidays and events, and I'd want those when the game has been out for a while and I am more familiar with how everything works so I can make the most of my game. Plus, it'll breathe new life for the game if my interest is starting to wane vs having the more dreary month of winter at the end.

But I also won't be surprised if it releases in the 4th Q. I honestly don't mind WHEN it releases as long as it's sometime this year. I really just wanna see gameplay at this point, hehe.

 

[Justin]

Interesting new announcement today... https://animalcrossingworld.com/201...cratch-with-amiibo-festival-developer-ndcube/

 

[Paperboy012305]

You got me. April Fools!

I saved you time from clicking on that link....

 

[Blue Cup]

I guess if there is one thing we can all take solace in now, it's knowing that we are for sure, 100%, two months away from the reveal of the game, barring any major leaks or a mini Direct.

Yay?

 

[Paperboy012305]

I guess if there is one thing we can all take solace in now, it's knowing that we are for sure, 100%, two months away from the reveal of the game, barring any major leaks or a mini Direct.

Yay?

No worries, we'll get something soon. Nintendo isn't that evil to their fans, except the infamous New Leaf hiatus, but they didn't mean to do it on purpose. I heard that they were trying to get New Leaf on the Wii U instead on the 3DS but it didn't work out well, at least I think.

Now they learned from their mistakes and started development after they finished Welcome Amiibo, i'm sure of it. And I'm sure instead of announcing it when it was in development they announced it right when they possibly finished their game. Now they're up in the translations to get ready for the game to release worldwide.

But other than that, we're going to get info sometime before E3, or maybe not. Nintendo is a roulette if you know what I mean.

 

[Stevey Queen]

I don't really think its going to mean anything but I don't get why the pocket camp event is called A blooming announcement...

Like what's the announcement? Another limited time event to grind for furniture that wont be available in a week?

 

[Blue Cup]

The name for the event is definitely suspicious, but again it's a springtime event and things are in bloom... But what on earth does any of the items have to do with an announcement? All I saw was some mochi and a Sakura blossom tree.

We're so hungry at this point, we're grasping at straws.

 

[Khaelis]

We're so hungry at this point, we're grasping at straws.

Heh..

straws.

Well there's your problem. Straws aren't edible.

 

[Paperboy012305]

I believe the announcement means the announcement of green afterwards.

 

[Blue Cup]

Heh..



Well there's your problem. Straws aren't edible.

You got me there.

I believe the announcement means the announcement of green afterwards.

That's a sound, reasonable theory.

 

[Stevey Queen]

I believe the announcement means the announcement of green afterwards.

Like the grass turning green? Hasn't that already happened in pocket camp?

 

[Paperboy012305]

Like the grass turning green? Hasn't that already happened in pocket camp?

No, I mean the leaves on the trees.

 

[Stevey Queen]

Oh I reread the tweet and I think I get it.

It says, "spring has arrived and that's why this months event is called a blooming announcement."

Spring has come and the sakura trees are blooming so like...the pink trees blooming are announcing that spring is here.

 

[Blue Cup]

Oh I reread the tweet and I think I get it.

It says, "spring has arrived and that's why this months event is called a blooming announcement."

Spring has come and the sakura trees are blooming so like...the pink trees blooming are announcing that spring is here.

Makes sense, though.

I still feel however that they are going to reveal the game prior to E3. 2019 is absolutely stacked, not only with 1st party releases but also 3rd party as well, so unless the E3 Direct is an hour long with 30 minutes of it being dedicated to Animal Crossing alone, I can't see them pulling another E3 2018/Smash Bros. Ultimate stunt.

But alas it is Nintendo, and Arlo put it best when he said that they are the kings of the left field.

 

[Paperboy012305]

Yes, but there’s one problem.

Stevey Queen didn’t mention anything about AC Switch, but more on the reason why the seasonal event is called what it is.

But above all, it will come. It just will. So wait yourself please.

 

[Blue Cup]

Yes, but there’s one problem.

Stevey Queen didn’t mention anything about AC Switch, but more on the reason why the seasonal event is called what it is.

But above all, it will come. It just will. So wait yourself please.

I think the sarcastic nature of my posts are going completely over your head...

At max, Nintendo cannot go beyond June 11th without revealing the game if it is in fact still slated for this year.

 

[Stevey Queen]

Makes sense, though.

I still feel however that they are going to reveal the game prior to E3. 2019 is absolutely stacked, not only with 1st party releases but also 3rd party as well, so unless the E3 Direct is an hour long with 30 minutes of it being dedicated to Animal Crossing alone, I can't see them pulling another E3 2018/Smash Bros. Ultimate stunt.

But alas it is Nintendo, and Arlo put it best when he said that they are the kings of the left field.

Well Joker for smash is suppose to release this month and the 3.0 update is suppose to come in spring so I can see them knocking out two birds with 1 update.

So this month were going to get a boring smash direct or an actual Nintendo direct with animal crossing being in it *fingers crossed *

Or both.

 

[Blue Cup]

Well Joker for smash is suppose to release this month and the 3.0 update is suppose to come in spring so I can see them knocking out two birds with 1 update.

So this month were going to get a boring smash direct or an actual Nintendo direct with animal crossing being in it *fingers crossed *

Or both.

Anything is possible. And with the Best Buy Direct last night leaking Persona 5, Metroid Prime Trilogy and, oddly enough, Zelda: A Link to the Past, a Direct of some sort seems likely.